Childminder in Devon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to provide a curriculum for children in her care across the seven areas of learning. She knows how to use information about children's interests to plan learning opportunities to engage and motivate them. She has systems in place to assess children's starting points in learning and to track their development. n The childminder explains how she values partnerships with families. She knows the importance of sharing information with parents and carers, in order to develop consistency for children between home and the setting. She knows how to engage with other professionals to support individual children's needs. She understands how to positively manage children's behaviour by using her skills to encourage them and build their independence. n The childminder understands how to provide a welcoming environment that is safe and has a range of resources for children to use. She understands the

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This provision meets requirements

importance of children being active and provides access to indoor and outdoor areas, as well as regular trips to explore places around the setting. The childminder has considered ways to help children learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and their friends, such as finding out about the languages spoken at home. n The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and skills. She understands the importance of being reflective and continually reviews her setting and her practice in order to improve the provision further.The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She regularly completes training and understands wider child protection issues. She has appropriate systems and documentation in place, which support her in meeting safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300364 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10125572 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 39 Date of previous inspection 28 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Buckfastleigh, Devon with her husband and two children. She offers care every day from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except public holidays. She offers funded places for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification to level 5. She works as an individual childminder, as well as with six assistants at other times, as part of her childcare on domestic premises registration.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector toured the setting with the childminder. n The inspector took account of feedback from parents and carers. n The inspector spoke to the childminder. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including qualifications, children's records and risk assessments.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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